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Programs and Policies

The B.S. degree in Applied Engineering and Technology is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering, and the Career and Technical Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Vision Statement

The School of Technology is, and will continue to be, recognized as a premier provider of quality programs and services that enhance the capacity of professionals and organizations to integrate people and technology for optimum work performance and learning.  Applied research, exemplary teaching and partnerships are the hallmarks of mutually enriching activities that foster scholarship for students and faculty and economic development for the region.

Majors and Minors

The School of Technology offers the Bachelor of Science degree with majors, areas of study, emphases, and concentrations in the following areas:

Applied Engineering and Technology Major:

• Computers and Telecommunications Area of Study
• Construction Area of Study
• Design and Production Area of Study
• Digital Media Technologies Area of Study
• Sustainable Energy Area of Study
• Specially Designed Area of Study

Career and Technical Education Major:

• Business Education Emphasis
• Family & Consumer Sciences Education Emphasis
• Technology Education Emphasis (concentrations available in Construction, Automation & Control, Graphic Communication, and Manufacturing.)

Organizational Development Major

The School of Technology offers the following minors:

• Minor in Applied Engineering & Technology
• Minor in Media Technology
• Minor in Organizational Leadership
• Minor in Talent Development

Department Faculty

Austin Cheney, Chairperson
Peter Ping Liu, Assistant Chairperson
Shawn Schultz, Academic Advisor

Bai, R.; Barnard, B.; Best, K.; Boonsuk, W; Cabage, J.; Chadd, J.; Cheney, A; Chinchilla R.; Cloward, J.; Drage, K.; Grant, G.; Hogan, R. L.; Khasawneh, O.; Liu, P.; Melton, D.; Roberts, S.; Slaven, I.; Steinke, L.; Wahby, W.

Department Telephone: 217.581.3226

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